used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading ‘So,’ said he, pressing his seal above the fastening of the string, ‘I see that your horse is ready for you outside.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
fasteningnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋ/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading ‘So,’ said he, pressing his seal above the fastening of the string, ‘I see that your horse is ready for you outside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘So,’ said he, pressing his seal above the fastening of the string, ‘I see that your horse is ready for you outside.
set up or found
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
grey-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading ‘So,’ said he, pressing his seal above the fastening of the string, ‘I see that your horse is ready for you outside.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘So,’ said he, pressing his seal above the fastening of the string, ‘I see that your horse is ready for you outside.
and nothing more
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
engage in
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
Mayor'snounUS /ˈmeɪərz/
possessive form of “mayor” — the head of a city government
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
missivenounUS /ˈmɪsɪv/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
NetheradjectiveUS /ˈneðər/
lower
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading ‘So,’ said he, pressing his seal above the fastening of the string, ‘I see that your horse is ready for you outside.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading ‘So,’ said he, pressing his seal above the fastening of the string, ‘I see that your horse is ready for you outside.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading ‘So,’ said he, pressing his seal above the fastening of the string, ‘I see that your horse is ready for you outside.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘So,’ said he, pressing his seal above the fastening of the string, ‘I see that your horse is ready for you outside.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading ‘So,’ said he, pressing his seal above the fastening of the string, ‘I see that your horse is ready for you outside.
sealingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the act of treating something to make it repel water
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ‘So,’ said he, pressing his seal above the fastening of the string, ‘I see that your horse is ready for you outside.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ‘So,’ said he, pressing his seal above the fastening of the string, ‘I see that your horse is ready for you outside.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
Stowey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading ‘So,’ said he, pressing his seal above the fastening of the string, ‘I see that your horse is ready for you outside.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
wafer-box
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy’s horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
which person or people
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having dressed and descended, I found him seated by the table in the sitting-room with papers and wafer-box, sealing up the missive which I was to carry.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Just after sunrise I was awoke by one of the Mayor’s servants, who brought word that the Honourable Master Wade was awaiting me downstairs.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He was a small, worn, grey-faced man, very erect in his bearing and sudden in his speech, with more of the soldier than of the lawyer in his appearance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘So,’ said he, pressing his seal above the fastening of the string, ‘I see that your horse is ready for you outside.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘So,’ said he, pressing his seal above the fastening of the string, ‘I see that your horse is ready for you outside.
